Jets agree to terms with cornerback Antonio Cromartie

John O'Boyle / The Star-LedgerThe Jets are now set with their two starting cornerbacks: Antonio Cromartie (above) and Darrelle Revis.

The Jets have agreed to terms with cornerback Antonio Cromartie, per a person with knowledge of the deal. That person requested anonymity because the team has not yet announced the move.

Bringing back Cromartie was essential to cement the team's secondary. Cromartie, who is also a talented kick returner, played well opposite Darrelle Revis last year.

Cromartie's deal will be four years for $32 million, according to The Daily News.

The Jets said all offseason their main goal was to bring back their own players. They have now achieved that with two key pieces, Cromartie and receiver Santonio Holmes.

The Jets threw themselves into the sweepstakes for cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha when the free-agency negotiating period opened, but the Oakland Raiders free agent picked the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. The Jets then shifted their focus to Cromartie and made him an offer this weekend. Many of the other top corners in the league are off the market already, so they would have been in a tough spot if they did not land him.

Oakland was also in the hunt for Cromartie, per a person informed of the interest in the free agent. That person requested anonymity because negotiations are supposed to be kept private.

Members of the Jets coaching staff had been in touch with Cromartie all week. Players reported for camp yesterday and the first practice is today — though veteran free-agents signing new deals are not permitted to practice until Thursday.

Cromartie wrote on his Twitter account, "I'm on my FLT headed home glad 2 b a a JET...let's go win a Superbowl."